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VLD 765X

1981 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLD 765X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2020 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 65,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings starting to perish (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,547 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 62,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres slightly perished in tread and sidewalls and worn close to limit on front

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 45,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake efficiency low due to very low effort n/s

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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VLD 765X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLD 765X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VLD 765X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 September 1981.

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